"Indeed, New York went 3-0 against Milwaukee in 2024-25, winning those games by an average margin of 22 points, which was on Antetokounmpo's mind entering this game. Milwaukee's struggles extended to each of the top teams in the Eastern Conference a season ago, going 0-9 against the top three seeds in the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Knicks. But the Bucks set a different tone on Tuesday, rallying from down 14 points in the first half for a comeback victory."
"Antetokounmpo led the charge with a huge third quarter, during which he scored 14 points and dished out four assists as the Bucks outscored the Knicks 35-20. After one sequence midway through the third, Antetokounmpo blocked a layup attempt from Mikal Bridges then flushed a dunk on the other end of the floor. As Antetokounmpo walked up the court, he pointed to himself and motioned to the crowd."
Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-111 victory over the New York Knicks, finishing with 37 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. New York swept Milwaukee 3-0 in 2024-25, including dominant margins, and Antetokounmpo said he remembered that and worked to set the tone from shootaround. The Bucks had gone 0-9 against the Eastern Conference's top three seeds last season but rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit in this game. A decisive third quarter, led by Antetokounmpo's scoring and playmaking, turned the contest in Milwaukee's favor.
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